Types of Car Accidents

Types of Car Accidents Our Miami Attorneys Handle

Dedicated Miami Car Accident Lawyer

There are several different types of scenarios that can lead to a car accident,
several of which involve driver error. While car crashes can result from
a nearly infinite number of circumstances, there are a few categories
that encompass the majority of accidents.

If you have been injured in a car accident, it is imperative that you consult with a
Miami car accident attorney from the Law Office of Ada M. Barreto, P.A. With more than 20 years of
successful legal experience, our lawyers are eager to protect your rights
and are prepared to make every effort to secure a fair settlement for
your injuries. Our legal team can help you seek compensation for your
sustained losses and ensure that the negligent parties are held responsible
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Common Categories of Auto Accidents

Whether it’s a crash on a fast highway or a bumper-to-bumper fender
bender, the circumstances surrounding an auto accident have a great impact
on the resulting injuries that involved parties can sustain. The most
common types of accidents that occur are vehicle rollovers, rear-end collisions,
and side-impact crashes.

Rollover Accidents Exactly as it sounds, a rollover accident involves the flipping of one
or more vehicles onto their roof. While nearly any vehicle can potentially
flip over onto its roof, sport utility vehicles (SUVs) have an increased
due to their top-heavy design. Adverse weather conditions can also compound
this risk.

A car rollover can result from a variety of different circumstances, including:

Turning too sharply

Side-impact crashes

Speeding

Rain/Wet roads

Rear-End Collisions In rear end accidents, the front end of one vehicle will directly impact
the rear of another, causing a varying degree of damage. These crashes
often occur when a driver does not sufficiently brake in enough time to
prevent a collision, or if the leading vehicle suddenly decelerates. With
enough speed, injuries to the occupants of the impacted vehicle can be
particularly severe, with whiplash being the most common resulting injury.
These crashes are typically determined to be the fault of the car that
hits the other car, unless the impacted vehicle was driving in reverse
at the time of the collision.

Side-Impact Crashes Often referred to as a “T-bone” accident, a side-impact collision
involves one car running into the side of another, causing damage. Nearly
30 percent of all crashes in the United States involve a side impact,
most often happening at intersections. Greater injuries are typically
sustained if the driver’s side is hit. Sideswipe collisions can
be included in this category, which involve two parallel cars touching
each other, causing a scraping effect. Sideswipes are typically cosmetic
only, though high speeds can cause a driver to lose control.

Injured? Contact our Firm to Pursue Just Compensation

If a car accident has left you injured and unsure where to turn, the Law
Office of Ada M. Barreto, P.A. is here to help get you back on your feet.
We’ve established a legacy of success that has proven our excellence, and our
Miami personal injury lawyers are ready to help you seek the compensation you deserve.

Here are just a few reasons why thousands of injured people have chosen us:

We are confident enough in our abilities that we have chosen to accept
our cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning that if we are not successful
in our advocacy, you will not pay us a cent for our services. With personalized
attention and compassion given to all of our clients, our firm can walk
you through the legal process and is prepared to make every effort to
secure a desirable outcome for your case.

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The Experience to Help You

Attorney Barreto is a legal advocate who is equipped with the tenacity
and resources to meet any legal challenge head-on. She is backed by more
than 20 years of proven results in personal injury and family law.